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Your tax dollars at work FreakinDJ Dec 2014 #1
Great PR NYPD, you are looking better and better everyday. NOT!!! still_one Dec 2014 #2
what assholes Duckhunter935 Dec 2014 #3
"Coulda been grabbing his gun" with reference to terrorist stabbings in 3....2.....1..... alcibiades_mystery Dec 2014 #4
I thought they liked shit happening behind their backs alcibiades_mystery Dec 2014 #5
Nothing is harmless and humorous to the NYPD. Especially when done by a person of color. progressoid Dec 2014 #6
That sucks.. whathehell Dec 2014 #7
I hope he presses charges. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2014 #8
It would be WAY COOL if Ellen Paid His Legal Fees 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #9
This is the crap that does not help at all. Raine1967 Dec 2014 #10
Full Alexander BOK video: Raine1967 Dec 2014 #11
I feel the need to add something to this. Raine1967 Dec 2014 #13
I know heightened police presense hollysmom Dec 2014 #61
OMG. I'm sorry you had that happen. That said you said a word that makes is all too real: Raine1967 Dec 2014 #64
"i" Did not have my jaw wired shut for 3 months or have the jaw/face malform as I got older hollysmom Dec 2014 #70
Where are all the police defenders lately? nt Logical Dec 2014 #12
Well, for one, I think brooklynite has a cottillion to attend. ret5hd Dec 2014 #16
Oh my JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #30
Officer needs to be charged for assault. nt Quackers Dec 2014 #14
^^^^^^ BrotherIvan Dec 2014 #15
They were hoping he was going to resist helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #21
Yes. They should all be fired. It is clear by their actions Enthusiast Dec 2014 #25
Just before they are all prosecuted for assault and accessories to assault. Every goddamn one of ohheckyeah Dec 2014 #42
Looks like arrogance + stupidity is a prerequisite in the NYPD BrotherIvan Dec 2014 #55
Hey look it's the "school safety" department....nt Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #17
It's quite clear who the real fucking assholes are. And it starts at the top of the PBA. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2014 #18
Those guys wanted to kick his ass helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #19
Cowards & bullies hiding behind badges & guns IMHO n/t 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #22
The worst kind of bullies are the ones with the power of the state behind them helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #26
What in the hell? onecaliberal Dec 2014 #20
Why not just turn your backs like you did to Deblasio, you fascist pigs? nt geek tragedy Dec 2014 #23
Because the NYPD is loathe to suffer the antics of a dancing, uppity negro. DRoseDARs Dec 2014 #27
on the plus side, they somehow managed to avoid killing him nt geek tragedy Dec 2014 #29
It's a Christmas Miracle! nt DRoseDARs Dec 2014 #32
No dancing! Enthusiast Dec 2014 #24
Would they mind if it were a skinny white girl? Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #50
Somehow I doubt that it would bother them. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #71
I dont know what to do, I am so fucking furious randys1 Dec 2014 #28
Doing that kind of prank 3 days after two nypd cops are snuck up on and killed? Vattel Dec 2014 #31
I don't blame the officer in the van that jumped out when he saw him come behind helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #33
I agree. Vattel Dec 2014 #37
I agree that it wasn't inappropriate for the cop in the car to question him. Kablooie Dec 2014 #63
I agree except there is no way to know if his being black made any difference to how he was treated. Vattel Dec 2014 #69
Are you fucking kidding me? This was part of Ellens "dance dare" 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #35
Yeah, cuz having some creep sneak up behind you and dance in your personal space Vattel Dec 2014 #39
ANY cop who cannot stand being in the presence of a dancing black man w/out assaulting him 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #40
I agree that the cop shouldn't have assaulted him. Vattel Dec 2014 #41
I've never heard of it before now mythology Dec 2014 #52
He's obviously dancing with his hands in full view. ohheckyeah Dec 2014 #44
you are right Caretha Dec 2014 #54
I am dancing behind you right now. Kalidurga Dec 2014 #58
Yeah, but when you do it, it is fun. Vattel Dec 2014 #66
Their assault on him was inexcusable, cwydro Dec 2014 #60
is it a police state yet? Ramses Dec 2014 #34
These guys 'prank' public and cops to incite and get reactions maced666 Dec 2014 #36
So Ellen Degeneres is "inciting" cops... SomethingFishy Dec 2014 #38
Correction 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #43
Point taken... SomethingFishy Dec 2014 #45
It really doesn't matter what their other video pranks are helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #48
Clearly...you think he deserved one lump or two? Rex Dec 2014 #68
I can see it now.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #46
I think it would be most excellent if Ellen paid this guy's Legal Fees 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #47
I would be happy if the cop who shoved him was charged with assault helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #49
from the article - a lawsuit is filed against nypd every 2 1/2 hours Liberal_in_LA Dec 2014 #51
I think all such "settlements" from these lawsuits 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #57
Just another day on the NYC PD goon squad workinclasszero Dec 2014 #53
Those coppers are dumb worthless pigs. Dawson Leery Dec 2014 #56
Every time I watch videos like this one mountain grammy Dec 2014 #59
I wish there was a way for people to turn their backs on the police. Kablooie Dec 2014 #62
No One Dares 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #65
Oh sure he looks harmless. Rex Dec 2014 #67
This is why people are marching in the streets Marrah_G Dec 2014 #72
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